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In August 2017, which of the following launched world’s first future contracts in ‘diamonds’?

 

A) Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) B) Multi Commodity Exchange (MCEX)  
C) National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)   D) None of these  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)

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What is the role of "Ombudsman" in a bank?

A) To provide quality and speedy redressal of grievances of customers. B) To provide suggestions for innovative schemes in the banks.
C) To inspect the internal working of the branches. D) To monitor the poverty alleviation programmes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To provide quality and speedy redressal of grievances of customers.

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'Bharat Stage Emission Standards' refers to

A) Vehicular pollution B) Industrial pollution
C) Water pollution D) Soil pollution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vehicular pollution

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Which   one   of   the   following   statements is  correct  in  relation  to  the  Indian  Air Force?

A) It has bases in many friendly countries. B) It  does  not  carry  out  joint  exercises with any country.
C) It    has    a    separate    Maintenance Command. D) No  officer  has  ever been  elevated  to the  rank  of  Marshal  of  the  Indian  Air Force.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) It    has    a    separate    Maintenance Command.

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Maintenance Command is a command of the Indian Air Force. It was raised as Maintenance Group at Chakeri in Kanpur in 1950. In 1955, it was designated as Maintenance Command.

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In January 2018, ‘Swachh Survekshan 2018’ was launched. It will rank how many cities on the National level which have more than 1 lakh population?

 

A) 200   B) 400  
C) 600   D) 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 500

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Which Ministry launched a campaign for Diwali - "Local4Diwali"?

A) Ministry of Textiles B) Minister of Commerce and Industry
C) Ministry of Home Affairs D) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ministry of Textiles

Explanation:

The Ministry of Textiles launched a campaign for Diwali - "Local4Diwali" to promote the Indian handicraft which is the cultural heritage of the country.

 

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In October 2017, State Bank of India announced to set up Country’s largest innovation centre in ______.

 

A) New Delhi B) Bangalore
C) Navi Mumbai D) Hyderabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Navi Mumbai

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Name the international independent agency whose key activities include scientific research, education, development & monitoring of anti-doping capacities and code in all sports and all countries.

A) International Body Against Doping B) World Anti-Doping Agency
C) Play true, Play safe D) International Body for Sports Ethics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) World Anti-Doping Agency

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